Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the School of Modern Languages - Multi Media Centre, teaching rooms and staff offices.
- Related link Arts Complex - 21 Woodland Road.
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- Related link Arts Complex - 17 Woodland Road.
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- Related link Arts Complex - 15 Woodland Road.
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- Related link Arts Complex - 13 Woodland Road.
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- Related link Arts Complex - 11 Woodland Road.
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Opening Times
- Monday 07:00 - 22:00.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 22:00.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 22:00.
- Thursday 07:00 - 22:00.
- Friday 07:00 - 22:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Useful Information
- Useful information for students.
- To see more information on study support and adjustments for disabled students please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on student accommodation needs please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on getting around campus please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on parking on campus please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on parking in residences please click here (opens new tab).
- Useful information for staff:
- To see more information on workplace support and adjustments for disabled staff please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on parking on campus please click here (opens new tab).
- Useful information for visitors:
- To see more information on parking on campus please click here (opens new tab).
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by permit holders.
- The car park is located in front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Woodland Road and St Michael's Place.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Student Permits are free for Blue Badge holders (or where permission has been granted).
- The standard parking bays on Woodland Road and St Michael's Park are not individually marked.
- On-street parking is limited to 3 hours between 09:00 and 17:00.
- Parking restrictions do not apply to Blue Badge holders.
Entrance (Entrance from 21 Woodland Road)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of 21 Woodland Road, in the entrance foyer.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single (with an unlocked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The width of the door opening is 119cm (3ft 11in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope bypasses the steps.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp is 150cm.
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the entrance.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to access the entrance.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up the step(s).
Entrance (Entrance from 17 Woodland Road)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of 17 Woodland Road, in the link corridor area.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single (with an unlocked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
- The width of the door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- The ramp/slope bypasses the steps.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp is 92cm.
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance.
- There is / are 5 step(s) to access the entrance.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides going up.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to the main corridor in the centre of the building.
- The ramp in level change 1 is located in the main corridor in the centre of the building, leading from the new to old buildings and is shown in photographs 1 and 2.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
- The stairs are located at the front of the building.
- The stairs are approximately 29m from the 21 Woodland Road entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on the first floor and on the second floor.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is a landing.
- There is a similar staircase from the first to second floor as shown in photographs 5 and 6.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are all rooms on the first and second floors.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the 21 Woodland Road entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left hand side of the building as you enter via the 21 Woodland Road entrance.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
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Comments
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- At the time of the survey the accessible toilet was undergoing renovation and could not be surveyed (October 2018).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor and the first floor.
- There are male standard toilets facilities on the first floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A female standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the left hand side of the building as you enter the 21 Woodland Road entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 36m from the 21 Woodland Road entrance.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
- The step(s) is / are located on the ground floor, in the corridor leading to the standard toilets.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Multi Media Centre Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 104cm (3ft 5in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp is 141cm (4ft 8in).
Inside Access (Multi Media Centre)
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Cinema (Multi Media Centre)
- The cinema has 1 screens.
- All screens have level access.
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Seating and additional access information
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- Films are rotated to allow access to all films.
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Designated spaces are situated at the front of the cinema.
- Wheelchairs may be left with the patron.
- A companion may sit near you.
- Companions sit beside or behind you.
- It is 3m (3yd 10in) from the accessible toilet to the furthest screen.
- There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
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Comments
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- The door opens away from you (push).
- The door is heavy.
- The clear door width is 81cm.
- Films shown are foreign language films.
Other Floors (Multi Media Centre)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- The stairs are located ahead as you enter via the Multi Media Centre entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 4m from the Multi Media Centre entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift (Multi Media Centre)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located ahead as you enter via the Multi Media Centre entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Multi Media Centre entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 139cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Toilet with Adaptations (Multi Media Centre)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Multi Media Centre entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter via the Multi Media Centre entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 189cm x 156cm (6ft 2in x 5ft 1in).
- There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 134cm (4ft 5in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 92cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- The accessible toilet is also used as the shared standard toilet for the Multi Media Centre.
